Sarah Pirkle and Jeff Barbra bring their down-home folksiness to Everett Senior Center! Sarah and Jeff are regulars on WDVX and they also lead the Junior Appalachian Musicians Summer Camp, where kids learn to play old-time instruments. They’re a sure bet for a good time!
Jeff and Sarah are 1st PLACE WINNERS of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MERLEFEST. They performed their winning song, “When I Come Home” at Merlefest for a crowd of 50,000+. Their duo album, “The Barb Hollow Sessions” was released on January 1, 2004 and received rave reviews around the country… The album debuted at # 6 on the Roots Music Report National Bluegrass Airplay Charts. The single, “Bury Me In The Red Clay” peaked at # 12 on the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Chart for November 2004. It was on the charts for 8 months. Jeff and Sarah released a gospel album, “Family Singing” in 2012.
They produce and host two radio programs for WFIV Knoxvilles Independent Radio. “Behind the Barn” is broadcast in front of a live audience every Thursday from Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria in Maryville TN. “In the Spirit with Jeff & Sarah” is an eclectic spiritual Sunday morning program, with uplifting songs from across all musical genres.
On behalf of Music for Seniors Frank Dycus Legacy FREE Daytime Concert Series, we’re grateful for our venue host this month Everett Senior Center and partnering support from Tennessee Arts Commission!
We hope you’ll join us!
